Mozzarella Snack Cheese

Barcode 5010525203478

Yes — Mozzarella Snack Cheese is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives: emulsifier E331 (sodium citrates), preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), and unspecified flavouring. According to NOVA guidelines and the provided rules, such emulsifiers, preservatives, and flavourings indicate an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

mozzarella cheese (part-skimmed cow's milk, salt, bacterial cultures, enzymes)
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

emulsifier: e331
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used chemical preservative that inhibits mold, yeast and some bacteria in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Common questions about Mozzarella Snack Cheese

Is Mozzarella Snack Cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Mozzarella Snack Cheese is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives: emulsifier E331 (sodium citrates), preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), and unspecified flavouring. According to NOVA guidelines and the provided rules, such emulsifiers, preservatives, and flavourings indicate an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Mozzarella Snack Cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mozzarella Snack Cheese as ultra-processed markers: potassium sorbate, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.